So I did it, and it was painful.. as in I still haven't gotten new shoes yet (as planned in Week 2) due to the shitty job situation. I just can't justify spending the money right now.

Anyway, it's not exactly shin splints, and not exactly muscle pain, it's more of a jarring pain. Maybe it's shoes (although the shoes I have are technically "running" shoes) and maybe it's just conditioning and I'm a sissy. Whatever. Either way, I hope it improves soon.